Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 86,297 miles on the clock, averaging 6,449 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MT56 XOW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,297 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,293 |
| Average per year | 6,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT56 XOW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About MT56 XOW
What car is MT56 XOW?
MT56 XOW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MT56 XOW?
The last recorded mileage for MT56 XOW was 86,297 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT56 XOW passed its MOT?
MT56 XOW has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Nov 2018.
Is MT56 XOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 XOW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is MT56 XOW?
MT56 XOW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.